On behalf of the 2011 Program Committee for the AALS Section on Teaching Methods, we invite you to submit proposals for the 2011 Section Program.The 2011 AALS Annual Meeting will be held January 4-8, 2011, in San Francisco, CA.

AALS President H. Reese Hansen has chosen to focus the 2011 Annual Meeting on the Core Values of the Association as reflected in Section 6-1 of the AALS Bylaws.The Value most directly relating to Teaching Methods is:

iii.a rigorous academic program built upon strong teaching in the context of a dynamic curriculum that is both broad and deep.

The Program Committee encourages proposals that stem from and build upon this value. We encourage and prefer topics that appeal to a wide audience at the AALS conference.The Committee welcomes both individual proposals and proposals for panel presentations.

The Program Committee will give preference to presentations designed to engage the program audience, so proposals should contain a detailed explanation of both the substance of the presentation and the interactive methods to be employed. In addition, we would like to highlight talent across a spectrum of law schools and will look for variety in presentations and presenters.

Proposals must include the following information:

1. A title for your presentation.

2. A brief description of the objectives or outcomes of your presentation.

3. A brief description of how your presentation will support your stated objectives or outcomes.

4. The amount of time allocated for your presentation and for the interactive exercise. No single presenter should exceed 45 minutes in total time allowed. Presentations as short as 15 minutes are acceptable.

6. Whether you plan to distribute handouts, use PowerPoint, or employ other technology.

7. A brief biography of the individuals involved in the presentation including school affiliation, title, courses taught, and contact information (include email address and telephone number), and past conference presentations.

8. A brief bibliography of materials relevant to your program topic.

9. Optional: a video of the presenter(s) making the type of presentation envisioned.[1]This can be done through an electronic file or by posting on an online site (e.g. your website or YouTube).

If your program is accepted, the Program Committee will work with you to maximize the potential of your program.

The deadline for proposals is February 22, 2010.We anticipate finalizing the selection process by mid March 2010.Please submit your proposal by email to Kristin Gerdy (gerdyk@law.byu.edu).

[1] While a video is not required, some preference may be given to presenters who provide evidence of their ability to connect with an audience etc.In lieu of a video, evaluations from previous conference presentations could be submitted.